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Top Tips for Teaching Sexual Communication
If you've been following along then you know this is the last post of my three part series: The Selfies, Sexplay and Sexual Communication.
This week we're talking about Sexual Communication. Whether it's with a casual partner, one with relationship potential, or long time partner helping our clients learn how to establish sexual communication in their relationship is an important part of addressing sexuality and intimacy.
If they are not already communicating about sex with their partner we may need to help them learn how to be the initiator, which can be uncomfortable for them.
Establishing sexual communication is the foundation of good sexual experiences and most people will find it refreshing to share their preferences and boundaries.
So how do you teach sexual communication??
Tip #1 - Teach your client to discuss their boundaries/ limits:
While reasons for setting sexual limits widely vary, it is not uncommon for individuals to set...
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Hi! I'm an Occupational Therapist, ASSECT Certified Sexuality Counselor, and pleasure enthusiast! Here to write about all things sexuality + OT related. If you're an OT looking to learn more poke around the website. If you think you'd like to work with me for sexuality counseling, check out www.drkathrynellis.com to learn more!
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